An all-terrain charger with the soul of a freestyle deck, the Ultra Mountain Twin lives up to its name. It's an ultimate all-mountain machine for the rider who enjoys the same feeling underfoot regardless of which is in front. "I liked how freestyle-oriented this board felt," explained one tester. "I think a true all-mountain board should handle tricks like a park deck, and still turn hard, hold an edge, and absorb chatter. This deck does just that." Thanks to positive camber between the feet and rocker in the tips, the Ultra Mountain Twin provides plenty of float and forgiveness, while retaining a stable and aggressive ride. "I could see this being the perfect resort board for most guys," mentioned another tester. "It rips the whole mountain and would definitely still perform in the park – even on rails." Be it steeps, groomers, powder or jibs, the Ultra Mountain Twin is ready for it all.

Testers Said: "I think a true all-mountain board should handle tricks like a park deck, and still turn hard, hold an edge, and absorb chatter. This deck does just that."

Buying a new snowboard shouldn't be an arduous task. But with hundreds of options to choose from, narrowing down options can be an overwhelming process. The internal struggle boils down to the reality that these things aren't cheap. With that in mind, Good Wood's intent has always been to best serve you in your quest to purchase the deck most deserving of your money. This season, our diverse crew of testers returned to the steeps of Snowbird, Utah for the all-mountain category and the progressive features of Carinthia at Mount Snow, Vermont for the park division. In the end, we came back with a collection of boards that are worthy of TransWorld's esteemed Good Wood stamp of approval.

How The Boards Are Scored

Shortly after ripping laps on each model, our testers score the board based on a comprehensive set of characteristics that include edgehold, pop, swingweight, turn initiation, stability, and flex. The scorecards for the park and all-mountain categories of the test each have unique and specific criteria designed to pinpoint the strengths and weakness of a snowboard in the setting respective to its category. Beyond the quantifiable scoring, we also ask testers to comments on each facet of the board’s performance. These notes we refer to extensively when writing each review. Dive into the results and see what performed for our testers, then find what will work for you.